I've been asked to replace some guttering, which isnt a problem, but some of the external soffit boarding is rotten, so will have to be replaced. What wood is used for this? It looks like they only want a few sections replaced, rather than having the whole lot done - it is only the outed board, where the guttering screws to, that is rotten, the others on the underside are fine. Ta Alan.
I think you mean facia ,soffit is underneath,softewood from your local merchant will suffice you will need to know the existing size,problem id the old has shrunk and you will need to size to fit.
Well, yes, maybe it is the fascia. I wouldnt have thought untreated softwood would be any good for this - although painted, it is is a rather exposed to the elements. Ta Alan.
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Now let's see - did someone mention that the original rotted
Cut to size, check fit, then soak in preservative that's paintable overable
AWEM
Why not clad it with uPVC before fixing the gutters. You won't then have to paint the board, and the uPVC will protect it from the elements. (You'll have to clad the whole lot, of course, not just the new board - but uPVC cladding is not *that* expensive[1] - and it will then be maintenance-free for a very long time.)
[1] Approx £3 per metre for white - see
Mostly they rot from behind because the layer of roofing felt that is supposed to cunduct the water off the roof into the gutter rotted away years ago resulting in water running down the back of the fascia.
Painting the exposed front of the fascia does nothing for this.
A proprietory plastic eaves tray provides a more durable solution. Illustrations and description on here but be aware it is a plastic fascia fitters site. I'm not advocating plastic fascias. :
For me working at roof height is not DIY - able. I got a local builder to re-do my facias and fit those proprietory trays using Phillipino mahogany. I made sure it got 2 coats of Sikkens all over before it went up, and 2 more on the outside afterwards.
Now, it's sorted.
DG
Dear Alan
I use Tanalised roof boarding slightly planed down or purpose-treated Scots pine chris
On Jul 31, 7:38 pm, Derek Geldard > I wouldn't have a plastic fascia, some of our neighbours have had to
After how long? If the same fitters had fitted would how long would they have lasted? Almost certainly related to the level of competence of the original fitters, or your neighbours gullibility.
I was offered replacement uPVC windows 3 months after I had already had the whole house done, but I didn't take them up.
MBQ
They have amazing intelligent cold callers! I've had that T shirt a few times!
Waterproof ply is not a bad choice.
neither is a masterboard type material, but it costs
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